Henkel has announced the development of its new Center of Research & Development, a state-of-the-art research and development campus in Trumbull, Connecticut. 

The project represents Henkel’s largest non-manufacturing capital investment in North America in the past decade, with a total value of over $70 million.

The Henkel Center of Research & Development has now begun construction.

It will bring together Henkel’s North America Consumer Brands R&D teams, currently operating across three separate Connecticut locations, into a unified site designed to accelerate collaboration, creativity, career development, and customer-centric innovation. 

It will span three buildings on more than 10 acres of land, totaling over 110,000 square feet of interior space. 

Once finished, it will support over 200 employees in 27 unique laboratories and 3 pilot plants.

Phil Schaffer, Corporate Senior Vice President, Henkel Consumer Brands North America, said,

“Innovation is deeply rooted in our DNA, and bringing our teams together will enable us to deliver transformative solutions that delight consumers and customers and have the potential to shape category trends. This significant investment underscores our long-term commitment to innovation, growth, and our talented teams in Connecticut.”

Scheduled to open at the end of 2027, the Henkel Center of Research & Development will also feature new amenities, including a cafeteria, EV charging, outdoor workspaces, and modern collaboration zones, supporting a flexible and future-ready R&D environment.

Henkel will continue to operate its North America region headquarters at Rocky Hill, CT and its Consumer Brands regional office at Stamford, CT.

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